mechatronics engineer

Mechatronics engineers design and develop intelligent systems, such as robotic devices, smart home appliances, and aeroplanes, through combining technologies from mechanical, electronic, computer, and control engineering. They create blueprints or design documents for parts, assemblies or finished products using software programs, and also oversee and manage projects.

ESCO Code

2144.1.11

NACE Code

71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

71.2 - Technical testing and analysis

30.2 - Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock

30.3 - Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery

26.11 - Manufacture of electronic components

28.99 - Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.

26.51 - Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation

Alternative Labels

mechanical systems engineer

mechatronic engineering specialist

engineer in mechatronics

robotics engineer

electromechanical engineer

cybernetics engineer

engineer of mechatronics

mechatronics systems designer

specialist mechatronic engineer

advanced mechatronics engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs analyse test data approve engineering design conduct literature research conduct quality control analysis define technical requirements demonstrate disciplinary expertise design automation components design prototypes develop electronic test procedures develop mechatronic test procedures follow standards for machinery safety gather technical information interact professionally in research and professional environments manage personal professional development manage research data monitor manufacturing quality standards operate open source software perform data analysis perform project management prepare production prototypes report analysis results simulate mechatronic design concepts synthesise information test mechatronic units think abstractly use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

automation technology computer engineering control engineering design drawings electrical engineering electronics engineering principles engineering processes mathematics mechanical engineering mechanics mechatronics physics robotics technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

apply blended learning apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities apply technical communication skills assemble mechatronic units build business relationships calibrate mechatronic instruments communicate with a non-scientific audience communicate with customers conduct research across disciplines coordinate engineering teams create technical plans define manufacturing quality criteria design firmware develop product design develop professional network with researchers and scientists disseminate results to the scientific community draft bill of materials draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation evaluate research activities examine engineering principles increase the impact of science on policy and society install automation components install mechatronic equipment integrate gender dimension in research keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes maintain control systems for automated equipment maintain safe engineering watches manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data manage intellectual property rights manage open publications mentor individuals monitor automated machines perform resource planning perform scientific research perform test run prepare assembly drawings program firmware promote open innovation in research promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities promote the transfer of knowledge publish academic research replace machines set up automotive robot speak different languages teach in academic or vocational contexts train employees use CAD software use CAM software write routine reports write scientific publications

Optional Knowledge

CAE software automatic control system cybernetics electromechanics firmware hydraulics mathematical modelling microelectromechanical systems micromechatronic engineering model based system engineering optoelectronics pneumatics quality standards safety engineering telecommunications engineering

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ab360abd-32e2-4e03-967d-a10758efffa7

Status

released

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